Willie Bodrick II, J.D., M.Div., is the president and CEO of The American City Coalition (TACC) and senior pastor of the Historic Twelfth Baptist Church in Roxbury. A committed advocate for social and economic justice, he leads TACC’s work to strengthen Roxbury through community‑driven development, equity‑focused partnerships, and strategic investment. As pastor, he has guided Twelfth Baptist—Boston’s oldest Black church—through the challenges of the pandemic, launching a vaccination clinic that served 2,500 residents and expanding food programs that reached more than 15,000 people.

Born in Atlanta and inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Bodrick’s leadership spans law, community engagement, and public service. He holds a B.A. from Georgetown University, an M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School, and a J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law, which also awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Community Service.

Bodrick previously worked with Brown Rudnick LLP, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, and the Ed Markey for U.S. Senate campaign. He remains deeply engaged in Boston’s civic landscape through roles with the Boston Network for Black Student Achievement, Massachusetts Advocates for Children, Boston Public Schools, and the Roxbury YMCA.